Russell Hicks Email & Phone Number

Holland, Michigan, Us

Holland, Michigan, Us

Holland, Michigan, Us

Holland, Michigan, Us

Responsible for bringing a Project Management Mindset to Talent Acquisitions to shift to a Talent Management structure. Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting activities by implementing companywide process’ to include retaining and promoting internal candidates and finding, recruiting, and hiring qualified external candidates. Analyzed ever changing requirements and developed strategy in workforce planning to ensure support for business units were of the highest caliber.• Provide leadership and direction to a team of 8 and long-term planning and staffing for recruitment, along with strategic advice to internal stakeholders.• Planning, developing, and implementing an effective Talent Acquisitions strategy for the organization and build a strong Employer Brand.

Holland, Michigan, Us

Responsible for all projects for Amazon and accountable for the projects of 5 project managers. Adapted the project execution process to better suit the customer with an agile project management approach that allowed for increased number of approved projects to move to development and execution.• Served as the single point of contact for operations for 15 projects, both fixed cost and time and material, for the customer to ensure budget, scope and timing were successful.• Directly manage scope, budgets, and timelines of more than 5 projects and ensure projects maintain the best possible gross profit margin.

Holland, Michigan, Us

Accountable for managing all aspects of traditional project management for multiple projects and multiple customers. Main customer contact for multiple facets of the automation industry, requiring daily interaction, negotiations, and maintaining overall reputation of the company.• Manage scope, budgets, and timelines of more than 8 projects and ensure projects achieve the best possible gross profit margin.• Lead teams across a variety of specialties and backgrounds, confirming scope is understood and deliverables are met.

New York, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Supervised a 5-personnel section of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense support operations; oversaw the planning, training, and deployment support within an organization comprised of 500 personnel. Analyzed requirements for meetings, daily operations, and special assignments; assigned tasks based on individual strengths, providing team members with opportunities for professional growth and success. • Supervised and coordinated the staff efforts of 30 personnel during division-level warfighter training exercises; resulted in the tactical center receiving certification for the first time in 10 years.• Organized and executed meetings to develop chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense plans; developed the division’s first standard operating procedure.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 60 soldiers responsible for explosive ordnance disposal headquarters support operations; managed equipment and facilities valued in excess of $4.5 million. Ensured the combat and medical readiness, discipline, welfare, and morale of personnel. Served additionally as the group chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense planner.• Developed and implemented a training schedule comprised of online training courses, classroom instruction, weapons qualification, and individual soldier professional development; raised the unit’s training readiness by 70% within the first 4 months of taking command.• Led the logistical plans, future operations, protection cell, and information cell sections during a warfighter training exercise; received an army achievement medal.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led a 4-personnel team overseeing a senior ROTC early commissioning program; ensured the commissioning of 50 officers per year. Managed an average annual operating budget of $139,000. Served concurrently as a Military Science course instructor for first and second year college students.• Developed a recruitment plan focusing on specific attributes of prospects, determining the probability of successfulness within the ROTC program; commissioned 57 lieutenants in 1 year, meeting requirements for the first time in 6 years and establishing the program as one of the largest in the country.• Developed and managed a marketing strategy utilizing internet advertising and social media for recruiting purposes; resulted in 1,000 student generated inquiries, leading to the unit’s Facebook page becoming the model for all ROTC programs in the brigade.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Served as the Afghanistan National Security Force trainer. Coordinated resources and training programs for Afghan police officers; resulted in 5 graduating classes. Planned and coordinated new Afghan Police sites; resulted in 19 new Afghan Police district locations in 6 months.• Served as a logistics officer while deployed to Afghanistan; ordered and tracked supplies for 15 locations and 1,000 soldiers. Recommended for immediate promotion on annual performance report.